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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.91, 1,171.40 and 494.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.91, 1,171.40 and 494.90 is: 682.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.91 : 1,171.40 = 494.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.91/1,171.40 = 494.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.91x = 1,171.40 × 494.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.91x = 579,726.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,726.31/848.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.91

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